Two posts ago, we talked about dealing with lower back pain in the warehouse. Back pain is something almost everyone has to deal with at some point in their life. Due to the physical activity involved in warehouse work, it is very prevalent in the material handling industry. By following proper techniques, a lot of […]
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Dock boards and dock plates are an essential part of any loading zone. They are the piece that bridges the gap, merging your dock with the trucks and vehicles that pull up to it. On any given day, thousands of dollars of product is moved over these dock boards and plates. It’s important that you’re […]
Taking Care of Warehouse Back Injuries
We’ve spoken quite a bit lately about what the most common warehouse injuries are and how you can avoid them. But even when the best safety practices are followed, accidents can happen. The body can only take so much, and sometimes, something gives. If there’s one area it’s mostly likely to give, it’s the back. […]